In the Vietnamese zodiac the fourth animal is the Cat instead of the Rabbit. Cats are 'smooth talkers', talented and ambitious, and will succeed in studies. They are in conflict with the rat. A cat person has a supple mind and patient personality and knows how to wait for favourable conditions before taking action. Cat hours are between 5am-7am, when cats begin their prowling. The cat was left out of the Chinese Zodiac because, according to legend, the rat tricked the cat into missing the banquet with the Jade Emperor.